Bengaluru, Jan. 28 -- The Forest Department has decided to conduct bird census to find out the types of bird species present in the forests and a survey will be held on Feb. 1 and 2 at the Male Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary.

Wild animals such as tigers and elephants in forest areas of the State are enumerated from time to time. However, it is now planned to conduct a bird survey at the Male Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary. This wildlife sanctuary, bordering Tamil Nadu, is spread across an area of 906 sq. kms.

Survey by 50 teams

Public, wildlife lovers and volunteers are also being roped in for bird surveys and registration has been done in this regard. Fifty teams comprising five to six people including Forest Department staff in eac...